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FIU Florida Tulane University of Richmond UCF Florida State FAU Villanova USF Main Campus BU FGCU George Washington| University of Miami | University of North Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | UNF | ||
| Location | Coral Gables, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,593 | 16,453 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miami.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,104 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,104 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,580 | $10,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,028 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,720 | $9,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 75% |
Admission |
Miami | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,286 | 21,568 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 13,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.5% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1470 | 990/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Miami | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,846 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $165 |
Diversity |
Miami | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Miami | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Miami | UNF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Miami is larger than than UNF based on total student enrollment (19,593 students vs. 16,453 students)
Miami vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or UNF?
- University of Miami is 1,257.3% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($58,104.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.8% higher at Miami than University of North Florida ($58,104.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Miami ($10,628 vs. $41,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 97.8% lower than costs at University of Miami ($10,910 vs. $21,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Miami than University of North Florida (77% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 300.8% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($36,720 vs. $9,162)
Miami vs. UNF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or Miami .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 179 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming Miami students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Miami (3.7)
- UNF has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than Miami (18.5%)
Miami vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or UNF? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNF and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of North Florida (78% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $23,000 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $47,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $3,846 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,846)
- UNF graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($165 vs. $205)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/